Bus Driver Trainee

Lucia Mar Unified School District•Arroyo Grande, CA

2d•$20•Onsite

About The Position

The Bus Driver Trainee transports students to and from school, following a preplanned route according to a definite time schedule; regulates heating equipment and ventilation of district van or vehicle for comfort of passengers; drives district van or vehicle carefully and in compliance with traffic regulations; assumes responsibility for the safety of school children in loading, unloading and transporting them to and from school. Instructs children in safety precautions and practices. Upon successful completion as a Bus Driver Trainee (meeting all minimum qualifications as outlined in Bus Driver job description), the Bus Driver Trainee will be promoted to School Bus Driver, which includes a new six (6) month promotional probationary period in the new job classification.

Requirements

Graduation from high school or its equivalent.
Knowledge of operation of vehicles associated with a Basic Class C license; California Vehicle Code; regulations and laws pertaining to pupil transportation in California; first aid practices.
Ability to act calmly and sensibly in stressful situations; react appropriately in emergencies; understand and carry out oral and written instructions; maintain cooperative relations; use good judgment.
Ability to read and interpret a map; ability to learn to operate a two-way radio using required codes
Read and write in English at a level sufficient to successfully perform required duties.
Valid California driver license and successful DMV clearance to operate and transport students in district vehicles.
Valid driver license for at least five (5) years.
Upon successful completion of the bus driver training program, obtain appropriate State licenses to operate all school buses including current MCSA 5875 and MCSA 5876 Medical Examiner Certificate.
Social security card
Proof of tuberculin risk assessment prior to the first day of hire
Pass State and Federal fingerprint clearances
Complete all pre-employment training including but not limited to Child Abuse Reporting and Sexual Harassment/Abusive Conduct.

Nice To Haves

Ability to act calmly and sensibly in stressful situations; react appropriately in emergencies; understand and carry out oral and written instructions; maintain cooperative relations; use good judgment.
Ability to read and interpret a map; ability to learn to operate a two-way radio using required codes
Read and write in English at a level sufficient to successfully perform required duties.
Ability to stand and sit for extended periods of time.
Ability to see and read printed matter with or without vision aids.
Ability to hear and understand speech at normal levels.
Ability to speak English so that others may understand at normal levels.
Ability to stand, walk, stoop, twist, bend over, grasp, reach overhead, push, pull, and move, lift and/or carry up to 25 pounds to waist height; up to 40 pounds occasionally.
Ability to move throughout the building and school grounds as necessary.
Ability to concentrate on a single task for up to three (3) hours at a time.
Ability to learn quickly and adapt to a variety of technology, machinery, instructions, and task methods.
Ability to meet deadlines in terms of work assignment schedules.
Ability to speak and write in a clear, concise manner.
Ability to interact daily in person with other members of the school staff and possess comfortable interpersonal skills and cooperative attitudes.
Consistent attendance is required.
Ability to convey an understanding, patient attitude toward other students, parents, staff and members of the community.
Ability to maintain the privacy of confidential information including student grades, progress, etc.

Responsibilities

Attends and completes school bus driver training program.
Drives district vehicle safely in accordance with time schedules; transports students to and from their homes, a variety of school sites, and on school related trips.
Transports students, staff and chaperones to various locations in accordance with departure and return times; collects and carries all required forms including but not limited to log book, trip sheet, maps; exercises responsible leadership when on field trips.
Operates a two way radio.
Oversees the loading and unloading of students at appropriate bus stop(s).
Operates special ramp on vehicles; loads and unloads students in wheelchairs on and off vehicle or bus; inspects wheelchair for operational safety and permits only properly functioning wheelchairs to load; operates ramp, assuring seatbelts on wheelchair are fastened, positions the wheelchairs in bus, and secures the wheelchair.
Maintains order and proper district and department policies regarding student discipline; resolving disputes, documents and reports severe disciplinary cases.
Performs daily pre-trip inspection on assigned vehicle daily.
Assures maintenance of district vehicle in safe and clean operating condition; reports needed mechanical repairs, services district vehicle with gas and water, follows established security procedures.
Supports with sweeping interior of school busses daily; washes windows as needed; supports with other bus maintenance as required per Vehicle Code.
Confers with parents, supervisors, schedulers, and other staff regarding transportation needs, plotting route on map, documenting route, and adjusting route for new and/or dropped students.
Monitors students with special health problems while in vehicle; receives written or oral instructions, is aware and alert to any signs of difficulty following prescribed instructions and procedures, administers first aid as required, and calls for emergency assistance.
Maintains a variety of records and reports including but not limited to daily check-out report, mileage, routing, maintenance, and time schedules.
Attends meetings, programs, and in-service trainings as assigned.
Maintains current required licenses and certificates.
Notifies appropriate individuals of any delays in scheduled routes.
Assists with other routes when breakdown or other unusual circumstances occur as assigned.
Obeys all traffic laws and observes all mandatory safety regulations for school vehicles.
Performs district vehicle evacuation for assigned route each school year.
Assists with supervision of students or other duties as assigned at school sites in between routes or as needed in emergency situations.
Performs other related duties as assigned.